Authors: Steven DiBiase, Gurtej S. Gill, Haohua Billy Huang, Nicholas J. Lavini, Luxshan Shanmugarajah, Salar Souri, Samantha Wong
Affiliation: Stony Brook University, Northwell Health, Cornell University, NewYork-Presbyterian, New York-Presbyterian
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical applications of deep learning-based algorithms have come to the radiation oncology field as organ at risk (OAR) auto contouring programs. We evaluated two of these algorithmsâ (Radfo...
Authors: Michael W. Kissick, Chung Tin Lo, Jamie R McClelland, Niek Schreuder, Tracy Underwood
Affiliation: Hawkes Institute, University College London, Leo Cancer Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The emerging field of upright radiotherapy raises the question of how respiratory motion differs between upright and supine treatment postures. Therefore, we have developed a versatile pipeli...
Authors: Travis James McCaw, Ravi Patel, Abdelhamid Saoudi, Joseph Shields
Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The current treatment approach for Lu-177-based radiopharmaceutical therapy involves multiple administrations, each delivering a constant activity of 200 mCi. This study evaluates whether the...
Authors: Seifallah Emam, Gilberto Gonzalez, Anna E. Rodrigues
Affiliation: Duke University, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To survey current therapeutic medical physics residents on 1) the accuracy with which residency programs were represented during interviews, 2) factors that most strongly impacted resident...
Authors: Jaryd Ricardo Christie, Anthony J. Doemer, William T. Hrinivich, Junghoon Lee, Calin Reamy, Kundan S Thind
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Henry Ford Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an open-source Python package for fast, widely compatible, and user-friendly photon dose calculation algorithm through comparisons with clinical treatment planning sys...
Authors: Xiangli Cui, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Da Yao, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study the fine-tuning strategy of pre-trained AI image generation model to adapt to the generation of small sample meningioma MRI images, explore its impact on observer performance, and...
Authors: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Robert Joseph Dawson, Bonnie N. C. President, Yitian Wang
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Generation of a mesh-based microscale lung model is essential for accurate dosimetry analysis. Lungs exchange air with the environment and may be exposed to alpha-particle-emitting radionucli...
Authors: Hongjing Sun, Timothy C. Zhu
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to develop a model of singlet oxygen distribution in pleural photodynamic therapy (PDT) by combining standardized anatomical coordinates with CT-validated geometry reconstruct...
Authors: Amir Abdollahi, Celine Karle, Michele M. Kim, Constantinos Koumenis, Andrea Mairani, Erato Stylianou Markidou
Affiliation: Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center - Department of Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Centre(DKFZ), University of Pennsylvania, Physics Dep. University of Cyprus
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim is to compare FLASH dose-rate RT generated with protons and carbon (HIT) and compare to protons (UPenn) to provide evidence for equipotency of FLASH vs. standard RT to tumor growth co...
Authors: Zhiqiang Chen, Hewei Gao, Li Zhang, Guoxi Zhu
Affiliation: Tsinghua University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spectral cone-beam CT has better performance in material identification and quantitative analysis compared to single-energy cone-beam CT. However, X-ray scattering introduces significant scat...
Authors: Jingyun Chen, Yading Yuan
Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and evaluate the Scale-attention network (SANet) for automated pancreas segmentation on MR images.
Methods: To develop SANet, we extended the classic U-Net design with a dynamic...
Authors: Ashley Cetnar
Affiliation: The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Undergraduate students are eager to learn more about potential career opportunities. While many physics majors are aware of research opportunities within the physics department, students may ...
Authors: Xinhua Li, Vu Nguyen, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Assessing iodine concentration in liver lesions is essential for evaluating contrast enhancement in multi-phase liver CT and for accurate disease diagnosis. This study aims to evaluate the as...
Authors: Ashish Binjola, Raj Kishore Bisht, Natanasabapathi Gopishankar, Pratik Kumar, Daya Nand Kishore Sharma, Sukhvir Kishore Singh, Subramani Vellaiyan
Affiliation: Medical Physics Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiological Safety, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Additive manufacturing is increasingly being explored to create dosimetry phantoms. Commercial anthropomorphic phantoms represent an average patient and lack anatomical variations due to obes...
Authors: Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Megan K. Russ, Zion Sheng
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To adapt Vision-Language Foundational Models (VLFM) to perform HNSCC tumor grading on H&E whole slide images (WSI) via attention-based multiple instance learning (ABMIL).
Methods: We utili...
Authors: Hongyi Jiang, Fang-Fang Yin
Affiliation: Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Imaging moving tissues using PET-CT can be difficult. Separating signal into phases during construction reduces signal count and increases influence of noise. Algorithms that use signal fr...
Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Rachel Grimm, Wolfgang A. TomĂŠ
Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize the âMyOSL Chipâ OSLD system for clinical use and compare the response of multiple readers to allow for utilization in a multi-clinic environment.
Methods: Dose calibration...
Authors: Laura A. Doyle, Amy S. Harrison, Allyson P Koecher, Jackson D Reeves, Lindsay B Romak
Affiliation: Christiana Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) is increasingly utilized in radiation oncology, allowing for transition away from permanent skin marks to SGRT-based daily treatment setup. Following i...
Authors: Yang Sheng, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Qiuwen Wu, Xin Wu, Dongrong Yang
Affiliation: Duke University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Convergence speed is crucial for an optimizer. Faster convergence leads to better solutions with fewer iterations and less time. Recently, a machine learning (ML)-assisted framework employing...
Authors: Mark Bowers, Gabriel Carrizo, Jimmy Caudell, Vladimir Feygelman, Kevin Greco, Christian Hahn, Jihye Koo, Kujtim Latifi, Fredrik Lofman, Jacopo Parvizi, Muqeem Qayyum, Caleb Sawyer
Affiliation: RaySearch Laboratories, Moffitt Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Head and neck (H&N) radiotherapy planning is complex, with multiple competing objectives. We endeavored to improve efficiency of planning by developing a deep learning (DL) model trained to p...
Authors: Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Tess Armstrong, Shiva Bhandari, John M Bryant, Jessica M Frakes, David J. Gladstone, Sarah E Hoffe, Kujtim Latifi, Arash Naghavi, Steven Nichols, Ibrahim M. Oraiqat, Russell Palm, Gage H. Redler, Stephen A Rosenberg, Joseph Weygand
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ohio State University, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The MR-linac provides unique opportunities for integrating advanced imaging into radiotherapy workflows, but the lower sensitivity of systems like the 0.35T model can pose challenges for diff...
Authors: Imad M. Ali, Nesreen Alsbou, Sakeeneh Majeed
Affiliation: University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: to design and assess a microwave imaging system equipped with multiple antennas for generating high-resolution 3D images of phantom models that simulate abdominal, thoracic, and brain tissues...
Authors: Chloe Duncan, Andrew Kanawati, Peter Malek, Tess Reynolds
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pedicle screw fixation, a standard spinal surgery procedure, has high misplacement rates (~40%) which decrease with surgeon experience. However, opportunities for surgical rehearsal, training...
Authors: Hyo-Min Cho, Cheolpyo Hong, Changwoo Lee, Sunyoung Lee
Affiliation: Daegu Catholic University, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, the importance of diagnosing obesity and fatty liver diseases has grown significantly. As a result, there is a rising demand for non-inva...
Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Lotem Buchbinder Shadur, Natalia Estefania Carrasco-Rojas, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Shaheen Dewji, John Francis, Emmanual Mate-Kole, Wyatt Smither, Yitian Wang
Affiliation: Georgia Tech, University of Florida, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a software application capable of assessing the radiation contamination of military service members and members of the general public for fast, on-site radiological triage. The softwa...
Authors: Craig K Abbey, John M. Boone, Richard E. Colbeth, Andrew M. Hernandez, Vance Robinson, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski, Huanyi Zhou
Affiliation: UC Santa Barbara, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health, Varex Imaging Corporation
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A Multiple-X-ray Source Array (MXA) for CT (MXA-CT) is under development to mitigate cone beam artifacts in axial CT scans using wide collimation. The purpose of this study is to assess the i...
Authors: Edward Robert Criscuolo, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low-dose CT (LDCT) imaging minimizes radiation exposure but introduces significant noise, compromising image quality. While deep learning-based denoising models such as HFormer achieve sta...
Authors: Xiaoyu Duan, Xinyu Hu, Runqiu Li, Xiang Li
Affiliation: Dukekunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate detection of small-sized microcalcifications (ÎźCalcs) (< 500 Âľm) is critical for early breast cancer diagnosis, requiring optimal imaging systems and reconstruction algorithms. Ho...
Authors: Emel Calugaru, Jenghwa Chang, Sean T Grace, Nicholas Harvey, Jessica Jung, Ching-Ling Teng
Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the consistency of MRI distortion corrections across Northwell Health system and evaluate the necessity and importance of distortion QA for MRIs used for stereotactic radiosurgery...
Authors: Yunzhi Ma, Ling Zhuang
Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multiple layers of brass mesh bolus (RPD, Inc., Albertville, MN) may be needed to provide better body conformity and sufficient dose build up on patient surface during electron treatment. Thi...
Authors: Gweneth Andersen, Colleen M. Foote, David (Bo) McClatchy, Hannah McFarland
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of MLC model differences and LINAC age on treatment plan evaluation by log file-based patient-specific QA (PSQA) through the lifetime of the machines.
Methods: 3D ga...
Authors: Bing-Hao Chiang, Eric C. Ford, Juergen Meyer, Timothy D. Solberg
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the potential risk reduction of various pretreatment patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) programs for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) in mitigating fai...
Authors: Xiangli Cui, Chunyan Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Jingyu Liu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao
Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Information Technology and Metrology of Zhejiang Province, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of fine-tuning strategies for pre-trained AI image generation models on glioma MRI image quality and observer performance, and to determine the optimal fine-tuning conf...
Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Davide Boscaini, Francesco Evangelista, Guyue Hu, Ze Huang, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Giulio Lovatti, Eero LÜnnqvist, Jasper Nijkamp, Munetaka Nitta, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Babak Sharifi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Peter Thirolf
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Mßnchen (LMU Munich), Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Mßnchen, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform the first in vivo application of a novel small animal radiation research platform combining on-board image-guidance with multi-field intensity modulated spot scanning delivery [1] ...
Authors: Alexander Alsalihi, Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The upcoming CMS regulation, titled âExcessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adultsâ, employs two measures, size-adjusted DLP (SAD) and...
Authors: Angela Gearhardt, Stephen F. Kry, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electronic medical devices (EMDs) must be carefully managed in radiation oncology to prevent radiation-induced device malfunction. Only one EMD, pacemaker/defibrillator, has a recommended pro...
Authors: Caroline Chung, Michael Knopp, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, John Rong
Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Cincinnati
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the variability of CT dose index (CTDIvol) and radiomics features across a large cohort of radiotherapy simulation CT scans from multiple institutions.
Methods: Three IROC phan...
Authors: Caroline Cheney, Nicole M. Lafata, Zaiyang Long, Dustin W. Lynch, Erin B. Macdonald, Andy Madore, Douglas E. Pfeiffer, Colin Schaeffer, Alexander W. Scott
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, UVA Health, Duke University Health System, Mayo Clinic, Henry Ford Health, Boulder Community Health, Varian, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work evaluates the significance of performing established radiography automatic exposure control (AEC) tests by comparing testing methodology, outcomes, and failure rates across multiple...
Authors: Yunfei Dong, Dongyang Guo, Jiongli Pan, Tao Peng, Caiyin Tang, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Yaogong Zhang
Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, Taizhou Peopleâs Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to improve the accuracy of CT-based diagnosis of thyroid cancer by developing a hybrid model that integrates Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with Long Short-Term Memory (...
Authors: Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng, Jingjie Yu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The robotic arm radiotherapy platform enables flexible delivery of non-coplanar and non-isocentric radiotherapy with variable Source-to-Isocenter Distances (SIDs). However, the high degrees o...
Authors: Martin Frank, Oliver Jäkel, Niklas Wahl
Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine learning (ML) models on normal tissue complication and tumor control probability ((N)TCP) exploiting e.g. dosiomic and radiomic features are playing an increasingly important role in ...
Authors: Ahmet S. Ayan, Estelle Batin, Austin M. Faught, Peter E. Klages, Eunsin Lee, Collin Nappi, Mina Okello, Meghana Ramani, Zachary X. Richards, Parisa Sadeghi
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Neutron doses are not modelled in proton treatment planning systems, so measurements were taken with two independent dosimeter types to quantify representative neutron fetal doses in pencil b...
Authors: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Ning Jin, Sonal Josan, Justin Michael Sheetz, Atchar Sudhyadhom
Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Siemens Healthineers, Brigham and Womenâs Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX, a Gadolinium-based theranostic radiosensitizing nanoparticle, is currently under clinical evaluation in Europe and the US. Using patients from the double-blinded NanoBrainMets trial, u...
Authors: Loren Bell, Charles S Cathcart, Brett William Eckroate, Harold Y Hu, Joshua Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Fredrick Warburton, Zhenyu Xiong, Keying (Karen) Xu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang, Lili Zhou
Affiliation: RWJBarnabas Health, Basis Scottsdale, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study compares the dosimetric impact of multiple metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms from different CT simulator vendors using an anthropomorphic head phantom for head-and-neck (H/...
Authors: Salahuddin Ahmad, Imad M. Ali, Zaid Alkalani, Nesreen Alsbou
Affiliation: University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design and evaluate a 3D-detector for proton CT-imaging and radiography, utilizing volumetric plastic scintillator detector exposed to high-energy therapeutic beams from proton therapy sys...
Authors: Usha Robins Abraham, Monique Lockhart Chisem, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Janos Juhasz, Michael Leyva, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, Vanessa Vega Fleites
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate breath hold (BH) gated treatments rely heavily on patient cooperation. Maintaining consistent breath-hold levels can be challenging for patients. Surface image guidance (SGRT) is ...
Authors: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Rao Khan, Robabeh Rahimi
Affiliation: University of Maryland, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Howard University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the dose response, energy dependency, sensitivity, reproducibility, temporal response, and LET dependency along and in the plane perpendicular to a clinical proton beam f...
Authors: Jadon O Buller, Yankun Lang, Liangzhong Xiang, Andrea Paulina Yanez
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the widespread adoption of electroporation, there is growing interest in deep-tissue electric field monitoring. Electroporation therapy ablates target regions by generating electric fiel...
Authors: Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to validate the feasibility of using Cherenkov imaging for surface dose distribution measurement during Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) by developing a perspective-correcte...
Authors: Annie Cooney, Kenneth L. Homann, Somayeh Taghizadehghahremanloo, Adam D. Yock, Hong Zhang
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Digital radiotherapy data has been standardized using the DICOM format. However, different radiotherapy software environments interpret identical data differently due to inherent software ...
Authors: Kevin Peter Risolo
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the improved efficiency of checking patient treatment plan MU by utilizing RadFormationâs ClearCalc script-based program.
Methods: A total of 58 patients planned for treatment ...
Authors: Alejandro Bertolet, Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Bruce A. Faddegon, Kathryn D Held, Nicolas Henthorn, Jay LaVerne, Thongchai Masilela, Stephen J. McMahon, Isaac Meyer, Victor V. Onecha, Harald Paganetti, Jose A. Ramos-Mendez, Jan PO Schuemann, Wook-Geun Shin, Michael Taylor, John Warmenhoven
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Queen's University Belfast, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of California San Francisco, University of Manchester, Notre Dame University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: TOPAS-nBio brings a cutting-edge Monte Carlo (MC) simulation framework to the research community to test hypotheses of radiation effects at the nanometer/cell scale. Here, we present the deve...
Authors: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, You Zhang
Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has exceptional soft tissue contrast and an essential role in radiotherapy. The introduction of clinical MR-LINACs has enabled adaptive radiotherapy (ART) usi...
Authors: Ryan Burri, Nazanin Hoshyar, Jerry W. McCoy, Yulin Song, Huma Syed
Affiliation: Bay Pines VA Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aimed to streamline traditionally manual, iterative, and time-consuming VMAT commissioning process. The goal was to identify an optimal set of MLC dosimetric parameters that minimiz...
Authors: Farhad Jafari, Brandon Hai Nguyen
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a bottom-up approach to dosimetry in nuclear medicine.
Methods: A pharmacokinetic model is developed to represent the flow of activity between different compartments of the...
Authors: Hadley Anna DeBrosse, Edward J. Stafford, Kevin A. Wunderle
Affiliation: Ohio State University, The Ohio State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate automatic dose response curves from fluoroscopes across multiple manufacturers for an abdominal imaging protocol.
Methods: ADRC response for multiple fluoroscopes were evalu...